Tendering Engineer – Pricing & Estimation
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About the Role
Jazera Arabia Contracting seeks a Tendering Engineer to prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects in Riyadh. The role involves analyzing tender documents, preparing BOQs, obtaining supplier quotations, and coordinating with teams.
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Responsibilities
- Analyze tender documents, drawings, and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates
- Prepare bills of quantities (BOQ) and price schedules in line with project scope
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for materials and services
- Coordinate with technical, procurement, and commercial teams to validate assumptions and costs
- Identify risks, exclusions, and clarifications to be raised with clients or consultants
- Ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time in accordance with tender deadlines
- Maintain a database of unit rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing for benchmarking
- Review and incorporate labor, equipment, overhead, and margin components into final pricing
- Support post tender negotiations and clarification meetings as needed
- Monitor market pricing trends and update cost data accordingly
- Price and estimate across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical scopes within a single tender package
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
- 3–6 years of experience in tendering or estimation within the construction industry
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and market rates across multiple scopes of work
- Must be able to independently price Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical scopes of work
- Experience with estimation software (e.g., CCS Candy, Primavera, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
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Role Description
- The Tendering Engineer is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects based on tender drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities.
- The role sits within the Tendering Department and plays a critical part in securing new contracts by ensuring bids are both commercially competitive and technically sound.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze tender documents, drawings, and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates.
- Prepare bills of quantities (BOQ) and price schedules in line with project scope.
- Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for materials and services.
- Coordinate with technical, procurement, and commercial teams to validate assumptions and costs.
- Identify risks, exclusions, and clarifications to be raised with clients or consultants.
- Ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time in accordance with tender deadlines.
- Maintain a database of unit rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing for benchmarking.
- Review and incorporate labor, equipment, overhead, and margin components into final pricing.
- Support post tender negotiations and clarification meetings as needed.
- Monitor market pricing trends and update cost data accordingly.
- Price and estimate across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical scopes within a single tender package.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in tendering or estimation within the construction industry.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and technical specifications across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and market rates across multiple scopes of work.
- Must be able to independently price Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical scopes of work.
- Experience with estimation software (e.g., CCS Candy, Primavera, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
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